Actovis-M Injection
Manufacturer
Dolvis Bio Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Methylcobalamin (1500mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Actovis-M Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Actovis-M Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12. It is used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. It also helps to treat anemia, fatigue, and numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actovis-M Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Actovis-M Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Actovis-M Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Chloramphenicol Orlistat
How it works
Actovis-M Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Actovis-M Injection?
Actovis-M Injection contains vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 plays an essential role in the body's ability to produce red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system, as it is involved in energy release from food consumption. It also works alongside vitamin B11 (folic acid).
Why might I have difficulty obtaining sufficient vitamin B12 through diet alone?
Vitamin B12 is not naturally found in many plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Therefore, individuals who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet may have challenges meeting their daily vitamin B12 requirements without supplementation.
What are the potential consequences of vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to a range of symptoms, including fatigue and weakness. It may also result in constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia (anemia characterized by large red blood cells). Other potential complications include nerve problems such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, balance issues, depression, confusion, dementia, memory impairment, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.
Is Actovis-M Injection generally safe?
Actovis-M Injection is typically well tolerated and considered safe, but potential side effects may occur in some individuals. These include nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, or skin rash. It's important to discontinue the medication if a rash develops.
How should Actovis-M Injection be administered?
Actovis-M Injection can be administered through a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly). The typical dose is 1 ampoule containing 0.5 mg of Actovis-M Injection and is administered three times weekly initially. After two months, the dosage can be adjusted to once every one to three months as part of long-term maintenance therapy.
What precautions should be taken when administering Actovis-M Injection?
It is recommended not to inject Actovis-M in the same area repeatedly. If you experience intense pain during injection or blood flow back into the syringe, remove the needle and re-insert at a different site.